Mets shortstop Matt Reynolds making push for opening day roster

Mets prospect Matt Reynolds has not taken long to get acclimated to life in the pros this spring. General manager Sandy Alderson thinks he's close to making the roster, reports the New York Post.

"He's probably not that far away from playing in the major leagues," Alderson said Saturday. "He looks solid, confident in the infield, so he's done a nice job."

Reynolds, who hit a walkoff home run Friday, is making it a tough decision between he and Ruben Tejada.

"I came in here with the attitude I'm going to compete my [butt] off to try to win the job," Reynolds said. "I am just going to come here and compete every day, and by me competing I’m making Flo' better, I'm making Tejada better and vice versa. By us competing together it makes us stronger and better players."

Alderson wouldn't say if Reynolds would still make the team if he doesn't win the starting job.

"People try to pigeon-hole players as utility guys, and that's not fair," Alderson said. "We're going to let it play out and see what happens. We're happy to have him. He’s a nice player."